Dunno where I stand with my Job.

Mahogany

Right so today I rang in sick 10 mins before my shift was supposed to start. ( I know thats bad but I have excema so it springs up)

So yeah, my chef was kinda pissed off (I'm a kitchen porter), and all of a sudden he says to me "This isn't working I'm sending out a p45 for you you've let me down to much"

He is right to some degree, but I cant help it like its the excema

So I was pleading with him over the phone, saying I need this job etc. Because that part is 100% true, I do need this job, my mother cant support me anymore. She's not working because she's a single mother, and I have other siblings in school. So I can't exactly be asking her for money all the time.

So eventually he said alright I'll ring you later. Which he didn't. So I have no idea wether I have a job anymore or not.

This is really freakin me out, i guess my question is, is there anyone whos been in a similiar position as me with regards the excema bit, or anyone whos been in a similiar postion and did you end up losing the job or keeping it?

Thanks.

IrishEyes19

no one can know what will happen. However, to be honest, if you have consistently let this boss down, you can understand that in any work enviromnment, being on time, showing up and reliability are essential. Otherwise an employer has every right to hire and fire those whom he choses if they dont live up to their contract.

since we cant tell you what will happen, if you do get to keep your job, your going to have to shape up and be committed. I dont mean to be harsh, but people would kill for jobs these days. and you wont have a leg to stand on after this. it's your last chance.

if your boss questions you tomorrow appologise and promise to be punctual and hard working. best of luck

Mahogany

IrishEyes19 wrote: »

no one can know what will happen. However, to be honest, if you have consistently let this boss down, you can understand that in any work enviromnment, being on time, showing up and reliability are essential. Otherwise an employer has every right to hire and fire those whom he choses if they dont live up to their contract.

since we cant tell you what will happen, if you do get to keep your job, your going to have to shape up and be committed. I dont mean to be harsh, but people would kill for jobs these days. and you wont have a leg to stand on after this. it's your last chance.

if your boss questions you tomorrow appologise and promise to be punctual and hard working. best of luck

Fair reply, but it's not my fault I have this skin condition, nobody seems to understand that.

And the other thing I forgot to mention is, I only work Sundays, so I'll be thinking about this all week now

ash23

How does your eczema prevent you working?
I'm not being smart so don't think I am. I am genuinely asking how it prevents you doing your job?

You work one day a week so I suppose I'd think the same as your boss if you've rang in sick before. Many people make it to work 5 days a week without ever ringing in sick. I know people with eczema or psoarisis who work full time.

Is this your first job? Have you been able to hold down other jobs?

petes

Mahogany wrote: »

And the other thing I forgot to mention is, I only work Sundays, so I'll be thinking about this all week now

Could you perhaps try ringing him today to see what the story is? I know I would.

John Mason

Mahogany wrote: »

Fair reply, but it's not my fault I have this skin condition, nobody seems to understand that.

How does the condition stop you from working cos i work with a girl who has the same thing and would never miss work because of it. sometimes it flames up really bad, so she kind of looks like a leper tomato but it doesnt stop her from coming in.

dilallio

What did the chef mean when he said that you've let him down too much?

Is this the first time that you've rang in sick?

In my job, I need to call as soon as I know I won't be able to work, and I would be expected to produce a letter/cert from a GP.

Lollipops23

OP, most companies have a poilcy of ringing in at least 1 hour before a shift starts. I know the last time I had to ring in sick I rang my manager at 6.45am (on his mobile, I knew he'd be up already) when I was due in at 9am.

This gives them ample time to either get cover, or delegate your uegent tasks to someone else.

10mins before a shift, in a busy kitchen environment, is just not good enough in my books. I have a health condition that could prevent me from working (maybe once a year, twice sometimes). The key is knowing when to make that call- the less I play that card, the more my boss knows I'm deadly serious when I do.

Squiggler

ash23 wrote: »

How does your eczema prevent you working?
I'm not being smart so don't think I am. I am genuinely asking how it prevents you doing your job?

I have to ask the same question. I've suffered from psoriasis since I was a small child and I would never call in sick because of it, even with very severe flare ups.

If it's on your hands and you're involved in food prep or something then wear gloves!

And Eczema is curable - get to a GP.

ted1

Single mums do and can work.

I'm with the othets, how are you unable to work. If it is truly a medical condition you should provide a doctors note. With a note you can't be let go.